poised to go profitable...30 Sep 2021 13:26
Strong underlying revenue growth despite COVID-19 challenges and licensee underpayment – Growth from sales of Murata parts and cylindrical supercapacitors were offset by a reduction in Licensing and Royalty revenues and low production in Malaysia due to COVID-19. In particular, CAP-XX is pursuing a licensee for underpayment of royalties with the A$200k accounting provision indicating a much higher missed payment.
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Sales push in IoT and demand led in auto – CAP-XX is focusing its resources on near-term IoT opportunities which leverage the Murata production assets. Demonstrating this is the recent addition of Kessler Batteries as distributor in the Americas. Another positive sign is the commitment to commission and commence shipments of the very thin DMH supercapacitor line by 2022. In auto, the strategy has shifted to partner with and leverage the capability of keen Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, as demonstrated by the relationship with RGM announced on 21 July 2021. ?
Fund raise provides solid founding for growth – Several one-off costs affected the end of FY21 including bad debt provision, legal fees, non-cash forex, delays in the sale of employee share options, and additional Murata project expenses (part stocking). The A$5m fund raise post period end provides a solid platform for growth leveraging the successful commissioning of former Murata production equipment. This increased production capacity, price competitiveness and existing captive customer base should enable very strong growth in product sales and in turn EBITDA breakeven on a non-adjusted basis.
? We maintain our DCF valuation of 15p at 13% discount rate with the potential for this to increase significantly as confidence in its path to profitability increases. Our valuation leaves upside from more licensees, including a potential result against Maxwell/Tesla, greater long-term market share than 5%, as well as the potential for greater growth in supercapacitor demand from IOT